Leaked video creates firestorm in Wisconsin’s Senate race

MILWAUKEE — A leaked video has created a firestorm in Wisconsin’s Senate race. This, after one of Republican Tommy Thompson’s closest advisors tweeted a link in what appears to be an attack on Democrat Tammy Baldwin’s sexual orientation.

Baldwin is openly gay. Before giving one of the biggest speeches of her career at the Democratic National Convention, this past week, Congresswoman Baldwin told FOX6’s Mike Lowe her sexuality will not be a focus of the campaign.

As reported by wispolitics.com, Brian Nemoir, Political Director for Thompson, wrote this short message to followers on Twitter before Baldwin’s speech: “Clearly, there’s no one better positioned to talk ‘heartland values’ than Tammy.”

There was also a link to a clip of video from a 2010 gay pride rally in Madison. In the video, Baldwin is seen dancing on stage.